Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

The regular evening session was opened by
prayer by Rev. Jewett, Of the Presbyterian
| ch urch.
| j. D. Hustled, of Wyandotte, then read a
paper on 1.-The Necessity Of Procuring Lot
| for Every Association" On account Of the
great crowd it was very difficult for all to
hear. Almost at the first Chairman Hoch
requested those who did not hear distinctly
to raise their hands. This stimulated the
speaker 70 more effort, but frequently rip
pie of amusement was caused by the appear
ance of hand here and there belonging to
some one who was otherwise invisible. The
full text of the paper was:
The argument in favor of lot is the same
argument that is used in favor OF building,
50 that as speak in favor OF our common
wealth making an aggressive movement In
the direction Of procuring lots, l am In
reality advocating at the same time the erec-
ton of buildings for the use Of the associa-
ton. In the first place, the permanent, sub
stantial and continuous character that we
desire for our work is very greatly advanced
by the association owning its own building
site. The effect upon your patrons and
friends viii be extremely beneficial, and that
upon strangers coming into the town, as the
associations property is pointed out to them,
exually so, giving them all to understand at
once that there is a live, active association at
work in the city.
In business managers of banks and insur-
ance companies appreciate the benefit OF
owning. their own buildings. They know
that the benefit is not alone in saving the
rent. or even the income from the rented por-
ton of the building, but above
and beyond all such considerations is
the knowledge thai the effect on
the minds of the people viii be
to improve the estimation in which theJ are
held, as substantial, permanent institutions,
and we are all familiar with the practice so
universally in use by such companies Of ex-
hibiting the cut Of the building occupied In
advertisements, etc. Churches also recog-
nize the same truth and Immediately after
organization commence planning for home
Of their own
The purchase of lot is the first step to-
wards the erection of building, and as such
is more important a movement than its own
purchase would indicate. Even when the
erection Of a building seems at best only
remote possibility, the lot once purchased
will serve as a constant incentive 10 effort
to wards the building and as a continual re-
minder of our unfinished duty.
The rapid increase in values in our own
state is one potent reason for immediate &C
ton looking towards the purchase of admira-
BIZ location.
Cities examples-Wichita, Kansas City,
GOO to As, 600 in six years, Wyandotte, To
peka and other places.
We should move Immediately, believe, 70
the selection and purchase Of a lot in all our
towns having associations organized with
population of 2,000 or more. l believe men,
business men, viii contribute for more II
they see that we are placing the work IN
Kansas on such solid basis.
Lots are now owned in nine different towns.
1t seems TO me not less than fifteen ard prob
ably twenty lots might, by proper effort, be
procured in the state this year. The Lord
will open the way if we will but pus our
selves in line.
Methods OF procuring lots last year
Olathe-
| Marion--
| Suggest purchase by individuals
II we will go down from this place with
definite aim TO procure before the year closes
a lot upon which in a subsequent year we
will erect building having In mind Lord
it is nothing with thee TO keep, whether with
many or with them that have no power
we will find our Iabors crowned with success,
and the cause which we love, end which cur
Lord has placed upon our hearts, forwarded
and benefited beyond our most sanguine ex-
pectations. Let us risk largely and expect
great things.
This was succeeded by the following paper
on buildings for associations:
Mr.. PRKsIDEST-If there was gwen me
but one sentence with which TO answer the
question show secure permanent homer i
should reply in the words Of Him who came
to save the world-"Have faith in God
Taking up for moment the history Of the
people OF God who were 70 be our sample we
find that no great thing was achieved ~
them. no marvellous work done only a. !; was
brought about through faith In Jehovah.
see today the chilkren Of Israel just liberated
from the cruel dominion Of Pharaoh-at the
very beginning Of their march towards the
promised land, their permanent hOme-cOD-
fronted on the one side, with rocky mountains
reaching down into the very sea, and Ia front
aud on the other side came w1bing up tho
| waves Of a water whose boom bore no
means Of escape, while behind was heard the
tramplings Of the angry hosts Of FhaTaohs
army.
The world today would say, If ever there
| was q time when d great general-a Napo-
| leon or GTant-was needed il was surely
this but we read the word this evening and
learn that great leader not what saved
them, but their faith in God, for before the
frs act OF generalship performed by Mos.
| came the command Of the greatest Of al
| generals $50 forward "a command seSffI-
| ingly OF death rather than deliyerance, for
| the rocks in this sullen might moved not,
the sea still tossed her whitened pillows D.
and fro 70 the music Of the winds and The
| chariots and hOrsemen Of the king cams
proudly on, but the people by faith moved
| forward and the sea opened % their feet
| oh father. mothers trembling In evil day
before tho commands Of God only beiisys
aud obey and you and your chiisren shaD
| be saved.
May We tur= thoIeGyes u The book forward
| and hears the blowing Of the horns against
| the walls o. Jerico. BY faith ths city wa
| eucorrrg asssed. By faith each s1ccs@iing
| day brought forth the zane strong blast the
| people by faith went up ~itk a great shout,
| God snowed his mighty power Ia answer %
| their faith the walls crumslsd and fell.
Ned We 20 farther and hear tbs words 70.
the great builder, Seusiak, SPOKEN by faith
| The God Of heaven lie will prosper us.
therefore We. His servants, will arise AMI
bJild7. And shall rewofsSisr TIA. smid pr